NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad better known as NALSAR Hyderabad, is a popular choice among law aspirants. The CLAT 2026 score required for NALSAR Hyderabad admission is second only to NLSIU Bengaluru. The university is ranked third in the NIRF Law rankings 2025 and the NALSAR Hyderabad cut-off 2026 is relatively higher than the CLAT cut-off for a majority of the participating NLUs. The CLAT 2026 score required for NALSAR Hyderabad is also higher as the university is often higher on the candidate’s NLU preference list. The Consortium of NLUs will conduct CLAT 2026 on December 7, 2025, from 2 PM to 4 PM. Through the Common Law Admission Test, candidates will be admitted into the BA LLB and LLM programmes of NALSAR Hyderabad. Read on to get all the details of the CLAT score required for NALSAR Hyderabad admission, including the cut-off marks, cut-off rank, and seat matrix.
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A good CLAT score for NALSAR Hyderabad will depend on factors such as the seat intake of the university, reservation criteria, difficulty level of the exam, and the preferences given by candidates. NALSAR Hyderabad offers 132 seats for its BA LLB programme and 66 seats for its LLM programme.
Given below are the factors that are likely to influence the NALSAR Hyderabad 2026 cut-off
Exam Difficulty Level: An easier CLAT 2026 exam will lead to students collectively scoring high marks, which will drive the CLAT 2026 score required for NALSAR Hyderabad higher.
NLU Preferences: The candidates are required to submit their NLU preference list after the CLAT 2026 result. The more the number of candidates who have NALSAR Hyderabad at the top of their list, the higher the CLAT score required for NALSAR Hyderabad admissions.
Number of CLAT applicants: The number of candidates who registered for CLAT was the highest last year. As a general rule, the higher the number of candidates appearing for the exam, the higher the CLAT cut-off is likely to be.
NALSAR Hyderabad Reservation Criteria: The Consortium of NLUs lays down the CLAT 2026 reservation criteria for conducting NLU admissions. The NALSAR Hyderabad 2026 cut-off will vary across categories as per the reservation criteria and seat matrix.
A good score in CLAT 2026 for top NLUs is usually 91+ marks (out of 120) for the general category and is likely to decrease gradually for other reserved categories. The CLAT cut-off for NALSAR Hyderabad is expected to be in the same range as it is in the top half of the rank-wise list of NLUs in the country. The details of the CLAT rank and score required for NALSAR Hyderabad are given below.
Category | NALSAR Hyderabad Cut-Off Marks | NALSAR Hyderabad Cut-Off Rank |
|---|---|---|
General | 91 | 162 |
EWS | 90.25 | 546 |
OBC | 86.5 | 1219 |
SC | 80.5 | 3273 |
ST | 79.5 | 3621 |
The CLAT seat intake and the reservation criteria will have a significant impact on the required CLAT score for NALSAR Hyderabad admissions. The seat matrix and the reservation criteria of the university are given below.
Course | Seats |
|---|---|
BA LLB (Hons.) | 132 |
LLM | 66 |
Category | BA LLB | LLM | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Category-wise Total Seats | No. of Seats for All India Candidates (75%) | Number of Seats for Resident Students of Telangana (25%) | Category-wise Total Seats | No. of Seats for All India Candidates (75%) | Number of Seats for Resident Students of Telangana (25%) | |
Unreserved | 66 | 51 | 15 | 33 | 25 | 08 |
Scheduled Caste | 19 | 14 (15%) | 05 (15%) | 09 | 07 (15%) | 02 (15%) |
Scheduled Tribe | 8 | 7 (7.5%) | 01 (6%) | 04 | 03 (7.5%) | 01 (6%) |
OBC / BC (Non Creamy Layer) | 26 | 17 (18%) | 09 (29%) (A(7%)-02; B(10%)-03 C(1%)-01; D(7%)-02; E(4%)-01) | 14 | 10 (20%) | 04 (29%) (A(7%)-01; B(10%)-01; C(1%)-00; D(7%)-01; E(4%)-01) |
EWS | 13 | 10 (10%) | 03 (10%) | 06 | 05 (10%) | 01 (10%) |
Total | 132 | 99 | 33 | 66 | 50 | 16 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The CLAT score required for NALSAR Hyderabad is expected to be around 91+ marks for a general candidate.
77 may be a good score for NALSAR Hyderabad for an ST candidate. However, for candidates from other categories, 77 may not be a good score.
The seat intake of NALSAR Hyderabad is 132 seats for BA LLB and 66 seats for LLM.
On Question asked by student community
If you are expecting around 80 marks in CLAT 2026, your chances will mainly depend on that year’s overall difficulty level and how the marks translate into ranks. In most years, a score around 80 usually places candidates somewhere in the mid-rank range, which means that the top NLUs like NLSIU Bengaluru, NALSAR Hyderabad or WBNUJS Kolkata are generally difficult to get at this score. However, some of the newer or mid-tier NLUs may still be possible depending on cut-offs, reservation category, and seat availability during later rounds. Students with similar scores in past years have sometimes received calls from NLUs such as NLU Jabalpur, NLU Assam, NLU Tripura, NLU Aurangabad, or NLU Shimla, but the exact possibilities shift every year. Treat this score as competitive but not in the top bracket, and wait for the official ranks to get a clearer picture of which options are realistically open. All the best!
Hello aspirant,
With 64.5 marks in CLAT 2026 and EWS+UP domicile, getting a top NLU may be difficult because EWS cutoffs are usually high. However, you may still have chances in the newer or mid-tier NLUs, depending on this year's overall scoring trend. NLUs like NLU Tripura, NLU Shimla or NLU Jabalpur sometimes open seats for EWS candidates at lower scores. It's best to wait for the official ranks and counselling lists, as seats shift during later rounds.
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Hello aspirant,
Getting 43 in CLAT can feel disappointing, but it doesn't define your ability. You still have AILET, and many students improve sharply in their second attempt. For AILET, focus more on English, logical reasoning and GK. In static GK, study important books, monuments, national parks, constitutional facts and major awards. For current affairs, revise the last 6-8 months covering national events, government schemes, appointments, sports and major international news. Make short notes and revise daily. With a clear plan and claim mind, you can perform much better in AILET.
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Hello,
Here are the Expected SC Category Cut-offs (CLAT UG 2026):
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https://law.careers360.com/articles/clat-cut-off-2026-for-sc-category
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Good Morning, Candidate,
It entirely depends on the university whether the admission for the BA LLB will be based on the 12th board or the national-level entrance exam, or both. The admission exams are below
1. Common Law Admission Test
2. All India Law Entrance Test
3. Symbiosis Law Admission Test
4. Common University Entrance Test
Thank you. Hope this information helps you.
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